Tesla leased about 108,000 sq ft of R&D space in Fremont and took large industrial capacity nearby as it accelerates Optimus development. The moves deepen Fremont’s role in Tesla’s robotics push.

City Council cleared Dividend Homes’ 32‑unit townhome plan on Stevens Creek, including six moderate‑income homes, even as Sacramento and Cupertino spar over state streamlining rules.

UC Berkeley research shows many Californians who move out of state find cheaper housing and higher homeownership rates.

Cupertino’s council approved 51 townhomes on Linda Vista Drive despite neighbors’ wildfire and evacuation concerns. City staff pointed to state housing rules that constrained local options.

Councilmembers pushed an "Al Fresco 2.0" memo asking staff to build a permanent outdoor dining program, streamline permits and appoint a coordinator. The change aims to help small restaurants and activate streets.

City Council signaled intent to vacate a block of Fairmont Avenue to make way for Castro Commons, an eight‑story, 140‑unit condo and retail project; a final vote is expected April 28.

Santa Clara County pledged $32.5M at the Lupina groundbreaking in San José, unlocking a 99‑unit deeply affordable housing project. Construction is underway and occupancy is expected by 2028.

Two lender-owned Hyatt House hotels in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill sold at auction for unusually low prices, highlighting a still-weak Bay Area hotel market. The deals could affect local property-tax rolls and valuations.

Alum Rock plans 78 below-market apartments on the Mathson campus to prioritize teachers and staff. The district signed a CORE Builders design‑build deal and is pursuing state streamlining.

A $3.8B Nvidia‑linked bond sale is speeding Tract Capital’s plan to build multi‑gigawatt data‑center campuses that together span more acreage than San Francisco. The timeline turns on power delivery and permits.

The San Mateo Planning Commission approved a six‑story, 181‑unit Prometheus project at 715/723 N. San Mateo Drive, including 19 below‑market units and on‑site parking.

East Palo Alto's council asked staff to draft a temporary rollback of inclusionary housing rules while the city joins a county study, sparking debate over lost low-income units.

Crescent Oaks (Sunnyvale) and Silver Oaks (Menlo Park) sold for about $24.3M to Kalesta Healthcare, with HUD-backed loans and demographics driving buyer interest.